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FIRE WATCH: Gap Fire starts north of Scipio Lake area, reaches 250 acres

This is a developing story. ABC4 will update this post as new information becomes available.

SCIPIO, Utah (ABC4) — A new fire started in the Scipio Lake area Wednesday afternoon and is now at an estimated 250 acres, leading to the closure of Hwy 50.

Courtesy: Kylee Stott, Bureau of Land Management

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) announced that a new wildfire has started off Highway 50, approximately 7 miles east of the Scipio Lake area and near milepost 136. According to the Millard Sheriff Department, more resources are enroute to assist, and the highway is closed.

The initial estimate states the fire, called the Gap Fire, is at 250 acres and growing. Air resources have been ordered, and both federal and local crews are on scene currently.

Courtesy: Utah Fire Info

Utah Fire Info states this was human-caused, though specifics have not yet been confirmed. This comes a few hours after Millard Sheriff issued a Red Flag Warning for the county until 9pm.

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